Summer Intern Review
at DLA Piper
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: September 2023
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The summer internship was highly valuable in providing insight into the work and culture at DLA Piper. On a day-to-day basis, I completed legal research tasks, due diligence tasks, attended court, and engaged in other tasks of a typical trainee solicitor.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The summer internship centred around the role of a trainee solicitor.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Despite being a non-law student, I developed my legal research skills throughout the internship. I also developed my networking skills in the first week of the summer internship.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was friendly and welcoming throughout the internship. I felt challenged but also supported in my role.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight and would recommend the internship to other aspiring solicitors.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
5/5
Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
I would suggest developing your CV with legal work experience and other experiences that indicate transferrable skills. I would recommend having a clear idea of why you are pursuing a career in commercial law.
